Fossil A is found closer to the surface compared to Fossil B. Which of the following conclusions can be made based on this statement?(1 point)

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Fossil B is most likely older than Fossil A.
Fossil B is most likely older than Fossil A.

Fossil A is from an older species than Fossil B.
Fossil A is from an older species than Fossil B.

The species of Fossil A existed at the same time as the species of Fossil B.
The species of Fossil A existed at the same time as the species of Fossil B.

The species of Fossil A evolved from the species of Fossil B.

Answer 1

The correct conclusion based on the statement "Fossil A is found closer to the surface compared to Fossil B" is:

Fossil B is most likely older than Fossil A.

This conclusion is drawn from the principle of relative dating, where fossils found deeper in the geological layers are generally older than those found closer to the surface. The other options cannot be definitively concluded from the information given.